Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour

We want you to enjoy your home and surroundings. But people often have different ideas of what is acceptable behaviour. For example, one person's music can be another's unbearable noise and even the new large flatscreen TVs can cause problems for your neighbours because the volume can be very loud. Keen gardeners can sometimes be upset by a neighbour's lack of interest in their own garden.

Sometimes we have to acknowledge that to live together in harmony we must accept differences in lifestyle. We hope that you enjoy where you live and will not have any problems, but there are times when a neighbour's behaviour can cause great distress and action needs to be taken.

Common examples of ASB

Noise

Hate Crime

Domestic Abuse

Verbal abuse / harassment / intimidation / threatening behaviour

Vandalism or damage to property

Drugs / substance misuse / drug dealing

Alcohol related ASB

Physical violence

Garden nuisance

Misuse of communal areas

Dumping rubbish/fly-tipping

Prostitution / sexual acts / kerb crawling

Criminal behaviour (other than listed above)

How to record ASB

If you are suffering from ASB, it's very important to properly record it as this can help with investigations. We would recommend that you:

Write down dates and times using the log attached

Keep details of any witnesses

If it is safe for you to do so, please also

Take pictures

Make videos

Please ensure you are not putting yourself at risk by taking pictures or videos.

If you have called the police or local council noise team, take down any reference numbers and contact details (e.g. name, number, email) of the investigating officer.

What happens after I report ASB

You will be contact by your local community housing officer. We'll tell you what we can and can't do. Where necessary we will work with other agencies such as the Police and the Environmental Health Department of the local authority. We will work with you to decide on an action plan and will keep you informed of progress.

If there is no immediate danger or emergency situation telephone the 24 hour non-emergency line 101.